Commercial Music

The Associate in Arts in Commercial Music is designed to prepare students for careers to perform as instrumentalists and vocalists, to write music (career as a songwriter), record music (career as a producer/sound engineer/audio engineer), develop skills to become an artist agent, to develop an appreciation of various contemporary music styles, and to understand the latest developments in the ever‐changing music industry. The requirements for an Associate Degree in Commercial Music may be satisfied by completing the level 2 certificate, plus 21 units of general education requirements, and sufficient elective credits to total 60 units. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.)

Projected enrollment (based on an average of 63 students enrolled in Level I & II certificate program over the past 5 semesters in an upward trend) = 65 during a semester Projected certificates (based on an average of 6.4 in the past 5 years) = 7 during a year

The Associate in Arts in Commercial Music is designed to prepare students for careers to perform as instrumentalists and vocalists, to write music (career as a songwriter), record music (career as a producer/sound engineer/audio engineer), develop skills to become an artist agent, to develop an appreciation of various contemporary music styles, and to understand the latest developments in the ever‐changing music industry. Program Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of and skill level in the use of music technology. 2. Demonstrate the ability to perform through participation in vocal and/or instrumental groups. 3. Examine and demonstrate aural analysis, technical skills, structural, and aesthetic features needed to produce quality songwriting. 4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate a live musical performance.

Required Courses: MUSC 102, History of Jazz (3) or MUSC 103, History of Rock 'n Roll (3) MUSC 104, The Music Industry (3) MUSC 112, Commercial Music Theory (3) MUSC 113, Popular Song Writing (3) MUSC 133, Studio Music Production I (2) MUSC 133L, Studio Music Production Lab I (0.5) MUSC 134, Studio Music Production II (2) MUSC 134L, Studio Music Production II Lab (0.5) MUSC 141, Concert Management (2) MUSC 143, Live Sound Reinforcement (2) Program Electives A: Select a minimum of 2 units from the following performance courses. MUSC 124A, Jazz Improvisation A (1) MUSC 124B, Jazz Improvisation B (1) MUSC 124C, Jazz Improvisation C (1) MUSC 222, Popular Vocal Performance (1) MUSC 223, Popular Instrumental Performance (1) MUSC 274, Advanced Jazz Ensemble (1) Program Electives B: Select a minimum of 2 units from the following program electives. MUSC 107, History of Women in Rock Music (3) MUSC 108, History of Hip Hop (3) MUSC 122, Stage Voice (1) MUSC 124A, Jazz Improvisation A (1) MUSC 124B, Jazz Improvisation B (1) MUSC 124C, Jazz Improvisation C (1) MUSC 173, Beginning Jazz Ensemble (1) MUSC 175, Beginning Rock Band (1) MUSC 222, Popular Vocal Performance (1) MUSC 223, Popular Instrumental Performance (1) MUSC 225, Commercial Music Ensemble (0.5) MUSC 233, Studio Music Production III (2) and MUSC 233L, Studio Mus Production III Lab (0.5) MUSC 234, Studio Music Production IV (2) and MUSC 234L, Studio Music Production IV Lab (0.5) MUSC 273, Intermediate Jazz Ensemble (1) MUSC 274, Advanced Jazz Ensemble (1) Total Major Units: 25 units (3 double count with GE) GE Requirement: 21 units Electives Units: 14 units Degree Total: 60 units Course Sequencing: Course 1st Semester (15 units) MUSC 104 (3 units) MUSC 133/133L (2.5 units) GE Area B (3 units) GE Area D1 (3 units) Electives (3.5 unit) 2nd Semester (15 units) MUSC 102 or MUSC 103 (GE) (3 units) MUSC 112 (3 units) MUSC 141 (2 units) GE Area A (3 units) GE Area D2 (3 units) Electives (1 unit) 3rd Semester (15 units) MUSC 113 (3 units) MUSC 134/134L (2.5 units) Program Elective A (1 unit) Program Elective B (1‐3 unit) GE Area E (3 units) Electives (2.5‐4.5 units) 4th Semester (15 units) MUSC 143 (2 units) Program Elective A (1 unit) Program Elective B (1‐3 unit) GE Area F (3 units) Electives (6‐8 units)